A traditional textileart form of the Kuna people of Panama and Colombia. A mola consists of clothpanels, made to wear on clothing, which feature complex designs made with multiple layers of cloth in a reverseappliqué technique.

1977, Rhoda L. Auld, Molas: What they are, How to make them, Ideas they suggest for creative appliqué‎, page 67

The classic mola is pure applique and is distinguished by alternating bands of color.